New Zealand has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be hosted by England. A great mix of experienced players and young talent has been seen in this squad.
Sports News: The 15-member squad of New Zealand women’s cricket team has been announced for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will be played in June-July. The team’s most experienced players Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine will play the 10th T20 World Cup of their career, which is considered a big achievement. Young players have also got a chance in the team, in which Nancy Patel and batsman Izzy Sharp will participate in an ICC tournament for the first time.
Bates and Devine’s last World Cup
New Zealand’s legendary batsman Suzie Bates and captain Sophie Devine will play their 10th T20 World Cup in this tournament. The team management has confirmed that this will be the final ICC T20 World Cup for both players, making this edition even more emotional and historic. Apart from this, experienced fast bowler Lea Tahuhu will also retire from international cricket after the tournament.
This time the captaincy of New Zealand has been handed over to young all-rounder Amelia Kerr. The team management hopes that his all-round ability and strategic thinking will give the team a strong lead.
Two young players got a chance
This time two new faces have also been included in the squad:
- Nancy Patel – Selection in ICC tournament for the first time
- Izzy Sharp – Debut chance as wicketkeeper-batsman
These two young players are expected to strengthen the team for the future.
New Zealand’s 15-member team
Amelia Kerr (captain), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gage (wk), Maddy Green, Brook Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mayer, Nancy Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp (wk), Lee Tahuhu.
Group Stage and Competitions
New Zealand has been placed in Group-2, which includes the following teams:
- England
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
This group is considered to be very competitive, where every match will be important.
New Zealand’s schedule (Group Stage)
- West Indies vs New Zealand – 14 June, Southampton
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 17 June, Southampton
- New Zealand vs Ireland – 20 June, Southampton
- New Zealand vs Scotland – 23 June, Bristol
- England vs New Zealand – 28 June, The Oval
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